Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said on Wednesday that the philosophy of 'Bangladeshi nationalism' introduced by former president Ziaur Rahman and his ideology created strong inspirations in the minds of the country's people.
"The spirit of our national independence and unity (national) and preserving multiparty democracy are being sourced from the spirit of his 'Bangladeshi nationalism," Mirza Fakhrul viewed in a statement issued to the media on Wednesday marking the 43rd death anniversary of BNP founder and former president Ziaur Rahman to be observed today (Thursday).
He said that Ziaur Rahman's emergence had occurred during a crisis moment of the nation.
He also said that the proclamation of the country's independence by Ziaur Rahman created inspiration in the minds of the then independence and freedom-loving people.
"He (former president Ziaur Rahman) stood in favour of people and the country during all national crises," Mirza Fakhrul maintained.
He (Ziaur Rahman) was given Bir Uttam award for his contributions during the country's War of Liberation (1971)," he continued.
"I (Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir) with great respect recollect his (former president Ziaur Rahman) contributions towards building a new democratic country and his courageous role in the field of country's War of Liberation," he said.
Mirza Fakhrul also said that Ziaur Rshman had inspired the whole nation to participate in the War of Liberation by proclaiming independence of the country from Kalurghat Radio Station in Chattogram on March 26, 1971.
Meanwhile, BNP will observe the 43rd death anniversary of its founder and former president Ziaur Rahman on today (Thursday).
Zia inspired Bangladeshi nationalism: Fakhrul
Zia's 43rd death anniv today
FE REPORT | Published: May 30, 2024 00:16:21
Zia inspired Bangladeshi nationalism: Fakhrul
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